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Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA

Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8
4.8
4202 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 226-0300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Santos MacDonal
  • Private party facilities
    We offer seating for private parties in our courtyard.
  • Neighbourhood
    Paso Robles
  • Cross Street
    Spring Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Anthony Yount Paired Wine Dinner

    US$230.00 per person

    Feb 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an evening to celebrate Paso Robles winemaker Anthony Yount. This special dinner will offer a unique opportunity to enjoy wines from his many endeavors. To name a few: Kinero Cellars, The Royal Nonesuch Farm, Lopai Cellars and more. Join us for an unforgettable evening with your favorite Paso Robles winemaker, Anthony, a sensational three course paired dinner with wine plus dessert by Chef Santos and the community that turns these evenings into one big “Italian wedding”. Dinner is three courses paired with wine, plus dessert, for $230 per person plus tax and gratuity.

What 4,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambience

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Innovative

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Hot spot

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Cortile Ristorante in Paso Robles offers a remarkable Italian dining experience. Praised for its "excellent food" and "attentive service," the menu is both "creative and interesting," showcasing dishes like "pesto truffle gnocchi" and "wild boar papardelle." Diners appreciate the "quaint ambiance" and "welcoming environment," making it perfect for special occasions.

4,202 Reviews
  1. Marcus

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I traveled to Paso Robles to celebrate Valentine’s Day and her birthday. The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. We loved the grilled octopus appetizer. You could tell that the pasta from each of our main dishes was homemade. The tiramisu was so light and flavorful. We were so glad that we chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this restaurant. It exceeded our expectations.

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  2. john

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always. The food and the service was first rate. Wine recommendations were perfect.

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  3. Jane

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their meal, including the daily special lasagna, pasta w/ trufles, pork sausage with fennel pasta, and the the pasta with lobster. Our favorite was the pork sausage pasta. Loved the artichoke soup also.

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  4. Stephanie

    San Diego

    59 reviews

    2.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Meh. Been coming here for years to celebrate my husbands birthday. Tonight's dinner was flat. I asked for some Bechemel but they said they didn't have any, yet my husbands lasagna has it. They could've whipped some up but didn't want to because the kitchen was closing. That's poor form. They also said they don't do birthday desserts. Lie number 2. Been coming for years and always got one. The server did nothing to make it special. Not sure we will come back.

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  5. Rose

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening being served by Natalie. Delicious food.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. David

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and impeccable service. This was our second visit on our second visit to Paso, and we would come again.

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  7. Anderew

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top-notch! Amazing food and service. Seabass was cooked to perfection and gnocchi was delicious. Will definitely be back.

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  8. linda

    VIP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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  9. Robert

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Imagine our surprise to learn the evening we visited Il Cortile Ristorante that renowned winemaker John Alban was hosting a wine pairing dinner! His Rhone varieties were spectacular paired with the chef's creations. John made a point of speaking to all the guests telling his story and discussing the wines and his vision of Rhone varieties in California. A truly memorable experience for our first visit to Paso Robles. We will certainly be back! 🍷

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  10. eric

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service with new waitress. Been here before, and food was exceptional. Last night, not as good.

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FAQs

Il Cortile Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 4202 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Cortile Ristorante

608 12th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spring Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Paso Robles
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santos MacDonal
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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